86 episodes

Hosted by Brian LeTendre and Matt Herring, the Power Chords Podcast is a celebration of rock and metal music, with a focus on the bands and music we grew up with from the '70s, '80s and 90s. We're going to cover everything from Queen to Motley Crue to Megadeth, with an emphasis on hooks, riffs, harmonies and melodies. Think about he glory days of '80s rock radio, and that's the sweet spot for our podcast.

Each episode we'll be talking about the music news that interests us the albums we're listening to (both old and new), and the shows we're going to see. We'll also be interviewing musicians form your favorite bands, as well as creators who are music fans like us.

You can find liner notes for each show as well as news, reviews and more discussion at www.powerchordspodcast.com.

So, pull on your jean jacket, grab your walkman and let's rock! \m/

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Hosted by Brian LeTendre and Matt Herring, the Power Chords Podcast is a celebration of rock and metal music, with a focus on the bands and music we grew up with from the '70s, '80s and 90s. We're going to cover everything from Queen to Motley Crue to Megadeth, with an emphasis on hooks, riffs, harmonies and melodies. Think about he glory days of '80s rock radio, and that's the sweet spot for our podcast.

Each episode we'll be talking about the music news that interests us the albums we're listening to (both old and new), and the shows we're going to see. We'll also be interviewing musicians form your favorite bands, as well as creators who are music fans like us.

You can find liner notes for each show as well as news, reviews and more discussion at www.powerchordspodcast.com.

So, pull on your jean jacket, grab your walkman and let's rock! \m/

    Power Chords Podcast: Track 86--Extreme and Winger

    Power Chords Podcast: Track 86--Extreme and Winger

    Opening Act:
    New Metalocalypse on the way
    Motley Crue teasing new song
    Mick Mars solo album details
    Dokken's new album coming in September
    Withering Scorn debut album arriving July 7 on Frontiers (Video: Prophets of Demise: https://youtu.be/zmXrcKPHVXQ)

    Ear Candy:
    Extreme - Six (2023)
    Winger - Seven (2023)

    Seven Degrees of Frankie B.

    Bonus Track: From the Sea by Alice Loves Alien
    Learn more about the band and check out some of their other tunes at www.alicelovesalien.com.

    Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can find more news, reviews, and discussion at powerchordspodcast.com. You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

    • 1 hr 21 min
    Power Chords Podcast: Track 85--The Winery Dogs and SpiritWorld

    Power Chords Podcast: Track 85--The Winery Dogs and SpiritWorld

    Opening Act:
    35 year anniversary of So Far So Good So What on 1/19
    Last in Line release single off upcoming Jericho album (March 31)
    New Metallica song - Screaming Suicide from 72 Seasons (April 14)--National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.
    Aldo Nova new album and possible tour
    New Talk is Cheap episode (originalmatman.weebly.com)

    Ear Candy:
    The Winery Dogs - III (2023)
    SpiritWorld - Deathwestern (2022)

    Bonus Track: Demons Down - I Stand
    From the album I Stand, coming March 10th from Frontiers Music SRL.

    Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can find more news, reviews, and discussion at powerchordspodcast.com. You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Power Chords Podcast: Track 84--Our Favorites of 2022

    Power Chords Podcast: Track 84--Our Favorites of 2022

    In our last episode of 2022 we look back at our favorite albums, songs, concerts, and more from this past year. See you in 2023!

    Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can find more news, reviews, and discussion at powerchordspodcast.com. You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Power Chords Podcast: Track 83--Ozzy and Megadeth

    Power Chords Podcast: Track 83--Ozzy and Megadeth

    Opening Act:
    Firewind releasing new album in 2023
    Ghost wins Favorite Rock Album at American Music Awards
    Megadeth nominated for Grammy
    Judas Priest inducted in Rock and Roll HoF
    Foreigner calling it quits
    Winery Dogs new album coming in February

    Ear Candy:
    Ozzy Osbourne - Patient Number 9 (2022)
    Megadeth - The Sick, the Dying, and the Dead (2022)

    Six Degrees of Frankie B.

    Comin Atcha Live:
    Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience

    Bonus Track: Black Veil Brides - Savior II
    Off the new EP The Mourning, out now.

    Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can find more news, reviews, and discussion at powerchordspodcast.com. You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Power Chords Podcast: Track 82--Cleanbreak and Pink Floyd

    Power Chords Podcast: Track 82--Cleanbreak and Pink Floyd

    Opening Act:
    Alice in Chains to release box set for 30th anniversary of Dirt
    Megadeth releases new single
    Spotify launches a concert ticket service
    Upcoming album releases
    Monsters on the Mountain Festival

    Ear Candy:
    Cleanbreak - Coming Home (2022)
    Animals Reimagined - A Tribute to Pink Floyd (2022)

    Six Degrees of Frankie B.

    Rockversation - Paul Bielatowicz
    Matt recently spoke to the guitarist of the Carl Palmer Band at an event where he and bassist Simon Fitzpatrick played the soundtrack they wrote for the classic silent film Nosferatu. Keep up with all of Paul’s projects at www.paulbielatowicz.com.

    Bonus Track: House of Lords - House of the Lord
    From upcoming album Saints and Sinners, out in September on Frontiers Music SRL.


    Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can find more news, reviews, and discussion at powerchordspodcast.com. You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Power Chords Podcast: Track 81--Def Leppard and Iconic

    Power Chords Podcast: Track 81--Def Leppard and Iconic

    Opening Act:
    The Vault in New Bedford, MA closes down
    Stadium Tour underway with Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison

    Ear Candy:
    Iconic - Second Skin (2022)
    Def Leppard - Diamond Star Halos (2022)

    Rockversation - Joey Cassata
    Matt spoke with the drummer, actor, writer, and producer about ZO2, the ZRock show, playing with the Eric Martin Band, Star Wars, and more.

    Bonus Track: - Michael Schenker Group - Emergency
    From the new album Universal, out now.

    Thanks for listening! If you're subscribing on iTunes or Google play, please leave us a review, as it will help spread the word about the show! You can find more news, reviews, and discussion at powerchordspodcast.com. You can also hit us up on twitter at twitter.com/powerchordspod, and email us at powerchordspodcast@gmail.com.

    • 1 hr 20 min

Customer Reviews

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